How Singapore fashion label The Dori turns old saris into one-of-a-kind shirts
Named after the Hindi word for thread, The Dori is how three childhood friends are upcycling old saris into everyday wear, and reconnecting with their roots.
The Dori, a fashion label named after the Hindi word for thread, is transforming old saris into unique shirts in Singapore. Founded by childhood friends Rishabh Sharma, Ajinkya Kulkarni, and Laavanya Kejriwal, the brand aims to reconnect with cultural roots and make unisex clothing from saris. The idea began as an experiment in 2025, turning a sari from Sharma's mother into a shirt, which gained popularity on social media.
By August, the trio identified a gap in the market for unisex garments made from saris, leading to the launch of their debut collection, "New Beginnings: 45 one-of-a-kind shirts," on July 19. The collection sold out quickly, with two-thirds of the shirts sold on the first day at prices between S$125 and S$190. Each shirt is crafted by hand, with the sari's pallu becoming the focal point and borders repurposed into cuffs, plackets, or back yokes.
The brand's success has allowed the founders to reconnect with their heritage and experience the intricacies of running a clothing business.
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